Alston coy about Liberal agenda

Former Howard government minister
Richard Alston
is the frontrunner to become national president of the Liberal Party but is coy about what agenda he would pursue in the position.

His only competition in the race is NSW mortgage broker and party maverick John Ruddick, who is pushing for greater ­grassroots participation for members.

About 112 delegates will decide the issue at the party’s federal council in Melbourne on Friday evening. Mr Alston has the backing of Victorian Premier
Denis Napthine
and the undeclared support of Prime ­Minister
Tony Abbott
.